It’s fall, the kids are back in school and festivals are everywhere.  If you are looking for something to do, make sure to check our Atlanta events section before you make your weekend plans. The 43rd Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival is coming soon. A popular family oriented festival held in  downtown Dawsonville, Ga. the weekend of Oct. 23 – 24 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  Admission is FREE.

On Oct. 23, crafts, food and entertainment start bright and early at 8 a.m. on the square. A parade, beginning at 9 a.m., departs from the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Grand Marshall, David Pearson, will lead a line of moonshine and revenue cars through historic Dawsonville, reflecting the era of prohibition and moonshine runners that raced through Dawson County – one of the preeminent birthplaces of NASCAR and legendary racers like Lloyd Seay, Roy Hall, Raymond Parks, Gober Sosebee and Dawsonville’s own Bill Elliott. Rev up your engines for a car show, including vintage race cars and their drivers. On Oct. 24, activities continue with music, dancers, kid’s games and rides, exhibits, crafts, food and cars, cars and more cars.

Festival souvenirs such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, magnets and Legendary Race Car Drivers Calendars will also be available for purchase.

Insider Tip: While in town, check out Around Back at Rocky’s Place, a primitive folk art treasure trove featuring works by North Georgia and Southeast artists, including paintings, canes, birdhouses, pillows, whirligigs, jewelry and more. It is open weekends only.

Festival information: Kare for Kids, Inc. of Dawson County, 706-216-5273. Information about travel to Dawsonville, GA: Dawson County Convention & Visitors Bureau.